I’m so glad that the Super has a Petty Officer to show him the way! As most PO’s, Brutus is indispensable! 
Lovely work Brad!
Lovely work Brad!
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The NCOs are why the US military runs circles around any other military in the world! You nailed it, indispensable!!I’m so glad that the Super has a Petty Officer to show him the way! As most PO’s, Brutus is indispensable!
Lovely work Brad!
After steaming, the first plank of "thick stuff" easily molded to the hull and template.
The micro clamps made earlier, are coming in handy.
The micro clamps made earlier, are coming in handy.
Clever idea with the guide. I'm a 'follow the pencil mark' guy and it sometimes creates problems for me.
How much interior planking are you planning on?
How much interior planking are you planning on?
I used pencil marks for the main deck clamps and once I removed the clamps, one beam had shifted slightly (redo!). So, I will continue to use these type templates to ensure things stay put. Obviously, the guides are only needed for the first row.
Paul,
I'm still debating planking.
My thoughts at the moment (while the grandkids nap):
1. Completing planking one side (both interior/exterior).
2. On open side interior:
a. The Limber strakes, then gap to:
b. Two or three Thick stuff planks, then gap to:
c. Main deck clamps, then
d. Fully plank above the main deck.
3. Open side exterior:
a. Nothing till the Wales.
b. Fully plank above the Wales, although I may experiment and leave some staggered planking spots open
I also intend to cut at least two, but probably three or four viewing ports, similar to the below photo (my wales will be three solid ebony planks):
That's sort of what I did on the KF. Here are some images so it will help you visualize (these are full-size images and will open to a larger size if you click on them):
Paul, thanks!! I followed that build and love the outcome. My favorite shot from the above pictures is the bow shot, but they are all inspirational!
There will be lots of thought, time, gnashing of teeth and experimenting, till the shipyard comes up with a final planking and cut-out plan.
There will be lots of thought, time, gnashing of teeth and experimenting, till the shipyard comes up with a final planking and cut-out plan.
I like Paul's approach and will be following a similar one on La Renommee. Just my 2 cents. Inner planking going well so far Brad !
Hi Brad, all the best to your granddaughter, I'm keeping her in my thoughts.
Regarding your work, it's fantastic. The hull has a wonderful shape, simply stunning. As for the nails, as already mentioned, everything above the waterline is nailed with iron nails only. Below the waterline, the same nailing pattern is used, supplemented with wooden nails. As far as I know, and as I read in the French forum, everything is nailed with iron nails; there are no wooden nails. Not on the decks, the bulwarks, or anywhere else. Except in the officers' quarters and the officers' mess.
Regarding your work, it's fantastic. The hull has a wonderful shape, simply stunning. As for the nails, as already mentioned, everything above the waterline is nailed with iron nails only. Below the waterline, the same nailing pattern is used, supplemented with wooden nails. As far as I know, and as I read in the French forum, everything is nailed with iron nails; there are no wooden nails. Not on the decks, the bulwarks, or anywhere else. Except in the officers' quarters and the officers' mess.
Tobias,
Thanks for sharing this detailed information, which I'm sure took some time to reasearch!
Brad
In between steaming, bending and glueing the Thick Stuff planks, PO Brutis pulled all the round keel bolts and is replacing them with square 1mm brass bolts.
Shipyard Superintendent like the "new" look.
Shipyard Superintendent like the "new" look.
Accomplishments.
1. All square bolts are installed.
2. The first plank of the "thick stuff" was installed.
3. The Limber Strakes were installed.
4. Access planks to the Limber Channel were milled and placed.
Shipyard Superintendent approved the lay of the thick stuff and limber planks.
Boudroit depicted the access panels to the Limber Channel below. I didn't like this French method of laying the access panels.
Using the Shipyards "artistic" license, the panels were placed in the same manner as Toni did on her build of HMS Atlanta (below).
I know this is the British method. However, PO Brutis is an "impressed" British Prisoner of War and he convinced the shipyard this method is simple, effective, stronger and more secure.
First a jig was made to uniformly build the panels. The holes are 3", which is large enough for a hand to grip but too small for a foot to fall into.
Close-up of the finished product and also the final tapered filler piece.
Thanks for visiting. Shipyard slowdown anticipated as G'ma/G'pa are having a sleepover with BOTH our 3 and 5-year grandkids
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1. All square bolts are installed.
2. The first plank of the "thick stuff" was installed.
3. The Limber Strakes were installed.
4. Access planks to the Limber Channel were milled and placed.
Shipyard Superintendent approved the lay of the thick stuff and limber planks.
Boudroit depicted the access panels to the Limber Channel below. I didn't like this French method of laying the access panels.
Using the Shipyards "artistic" license, the panels were placed in the same manner as Toni did on her build of HMS Atlanta (below).
I know this is the British method. However, PO Brutis is an "impressed" British Prisoner of War and he convinced the shipyard this method is simple, effective, stronger and more secure.
First a jig was made to uniformly build the panels. The holes are 3", which is large enough for a hand to grip but too small for a foot to fall into.
Close-up of the finished product and also the final tapered filler piece.
Thanks for visiting. Shipyard slowdown anticipated as G'ma/G'pa are having a sleepover with BOTH our 3 and 5-year grandkids
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Lovely work on your French-ish (French + British) ship! Enjoy the grandchildren!
Nice work on the panels, Brad. They fit nicely in the recesses. Also, the color combination of the wood and the square nails.Accomplishments.
1. All square bolts are installed.
2. The first plank of the "thick stuff" was installed.
3. The Limber Strakes were installed.
4. Access planks to the Limber Channel were milled and placed.
Shipyard Superintendent approved the lay of the thick stuff and limber planks.
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Boudroit depicted the access panels to the Limber Channel below. I didn't like this French method of laying the access panels.
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Using the Shipyards "artistic" license, the panels were placed in the same manner as Toni did on her build of HMS Atlanta (below).
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I know this is the British method. However, PO Brutis is an "impressed" British Prisoner of War and he convinced the shipyard this method is simple, effective, stronger and more secure.
First a jig was made to uniformly build the panels. The holes are 3", which is large enough for a hand to grip but too small for a foot to fall into.
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Close-up of the finished product and also the final tapered filler piece.
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Thanks for visiting. Shipyard slowdown anticipated as G'ma/G'pa are having a sleepover with BOTH our 3 and 5-year grandkids
Regards, Peter
If you haven't got the space to present her in a four sides glas shrine:
What If you build a showcase with the starboard side to the front, sides and top - and a mirrow as the backside?
(I have got the good old handdrawn edition in my Ancre shelf - I think about her in some years in cardboard.)
Great job you do, Thank you very much for sharing.
Paul - Thanks for "naming" my artistic build style and yes the grandkids will be a blessing!! A picture of the lego "ship" my 5-year-old granddaughter made below!
Peter - Thanks for the kind words on the panels and square nails. I love using different color oils on the different woods to highlight various structures.
Chris - The lovely ship is Paul's build (dockattner). He has it in a beautiful case, sitting in the launching ways. Here it is in his home. Take the time to review his build log of the Kingfisher, it is inspirational.
Risers and mast-step box....the result of eight days in the shipyard:
Step by step details on the bolts I simulated (for those interested or just learning):
1. On the sides, I used treenails. First, the tip of toothpicks were drawn through the Brynes Drawplate holes 36 to 38.
2. These tips were inserted into a 0.8mm hole and clipped off with nail clippers and sanded flush with 400grit paper.
3. For the "bolts" on the top of the risers, 1.0mm square brass wire was cut to 3mm length and the top was burnished flat, with a jewelers file.
4. This photo shows (left to right):
a. Drilling a 1mm hole.
b. Squaring that hole with a 1mm square shoe nail.
c. Gently guiding the 3mm long square "bolt" into the square hole.
d. Finally, the "bolt was pushed till is sat just proud of the riser.
5. This is a closeup of the 1mm shoe nail. I ordered a 1lb box, thinking they would be perfect.
HOWEVER, after I got them, I realized they were steel and I was concerned about them rusting over time, so I opted for the square brass wire.
6. A photo before staining.
I will use WATCO Dark Walnut to highlight the main structural elements (all pear-wood), like the risers, keel, deck beams etc. It brings out the grain nicely and the contrast of the dark structural pear wood, with the lighter elements like decking/bulkheads/etc., gives a nice effect.
Thanks for those who've made it this far!!
Step by step details on the bolts I simulated (for those interested or just learning):
1. On the sides, I used treenails. First, the tip of toothpicks were drawn through the Brynes Drawplate holes 36 to 38.
2. These tips were inserted into a 0.8mm hole and clipped off with nail clippers and sanded flush with 400grit paper.
3. For the "bolts" on the top of the risers, 1.0mm square brass wire was cut to 3mm length and the top was burnished flat, with a jewelers file.
4. This photo shows (left to right):
a. Drilling a 1mm hole.
b. Squaring that hole with a 1mm square shoe nail.
c. Gently guiding the 3mm long square "bolt" into the square hole.
d. Finally, the "bolt was pushed till is sat just proud of the riser.
5. This is a closeup of the 1mm shoe nail. I ordered a 1lb box, thinking they would be perfect.
HOWEVER, after I got them, I realized they were steel and I was concerned about them rusting over time, so I opted for the square brass wire.
6. A photo before staining.
I will use WATCO Dark Walnut to highlight the main structural elements (all pear-wood), like the risers, keel, deck beams etc. It brings out the grain nicely and the contrast of the dark structural pear wood, with the lighter elements like decking/bulkheads/etc., gives a nice effect.
Thanks for those who've made it this far!!
I love your work, and the use of scale figures for comparison, especially the one on the drawplate.
Amazing how long these elements take! Well played!